The surprise hit of the testing period, GUBS proves that great game play and design trump big boxes and flashing lights. GUBS is a deck of cards, that’s it! These cards are like nothing you have ever seen. Spectacular illustrative artistry is clearly on display here as are some truly imaginative minds. GUBS are cute […]
Our testers have proven time and time again that when presented with a new game, the shorter the learning curve the better, especially when there are antsy, anxious children waiting to play. In Befuzzled the first player to complete the action on the card wins the card and thus the round. Here is a fast
There are numerous products and programs on the market to help your child learn and advance educationally while still at home with you. The sets range in price from very affordable to pretty astronomical. Your Child Can Discover! falls somewhere in the middle. It is a fun way for children to learn colors through descriptive
One of the most complete, comprehensive and expansive systems you will find for teaching your child to read. Parents will find numerous tools to assist them in teaching their children the various stages of beginning reading. There is a significant time and financial commitment required here, but our testers found it to be worth the
A self-stacking, musical note playing xylophone of sorts, Do Re Mi Musical Blocks were certainly unique but also quite engaging. When laid out the blocks play musical notes. The notes are clearly outlined on each block and when played in a row really gave an appreciation and understanding of musical progression. They also formed a
Parents were so impressed with this exceptional software from Super Duper. They believed it to be a great method for improving their child’s listening and comprehension skills. This is not designed to look or feel like an extension of school. Kids are drafted as secret agents on missions, which helps distract from the reality, that
Definitely NOT your run-of-the-mill math workbook, Problem Solving really zeros in on problem solving and critical thinking skills. Staying within the realm of the school curriculum, the book focuses on schoolwork and real life skills with a nice balance of language arts and math concepts. The pages of the book are bright and colorful and
Is handwriting becoming a lost art? Should we as parents allow it to go the way of manual typewriters and cameras that use film? For those that want to keep handwriting alive and do it in an interesting and fun way, this writing tablet is THE way to go. By using a very easy step-by-step
Twin Sisters has pulled at the heart strings of many a Seal of Approval tester over the years and this time around was no exception. The combination padded board book, which is a tactile and visual delight thanks to warm and beautiful illustrations, and the included Lullaby CD, quickly became a bedtime favorite. It tells
Using maple wood, which is famous for its solid, sturdy composition, the Classic Namestool really impressed testers as a high quality item. The thick wooden base, along with the legs that twist in easily and securely, makes it ready to use in a snap. The size of the stool is perfect for giving children access
